Fresno State Computer Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Fresno State lists for Computer Science transfers starts with CSCI 40, CSCI 41 and CSCI 60; the full list is below.

99 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Fresno State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Computer Science

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Major Requirements

Fresno State Computer Science Major Preparation

The courses Fresno State lists as Computer Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Fresno State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Major requirements

Complete all of these

CSCI 40 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving
CSCI 41 Introduction to Data Structures
CSCI 60 Foundations of Computer Science
CSCI 80 Introduction to Computer Systems

Complete 1 of these options

PHYS 2A General Physics · PHYS 2B General Physics
PHYS 4A Mechanics and Wave Motion · PHYS 4AL Laboratory in Mechanics and Wave Motion · PHYS 4B Electricity, Magnetism, and Heat · PHYS 4BL Laboratory in Electricity, Magnetism, and Heat

Other degree requirements

Required

PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions

Complete 1 of these

Arts/Humanities (A/H)
Lifelong-Understanding and Self-Development (L/S)
Multicultural/International (M/I)

Also listed by Fresno State

Fresno State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Additional major requirements

MATH 75 Calculus I
MATH 76 Calculus II

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Fresno State's own Computer Science requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fresno State have a Computer Science major for transfer students?

Yes. Fresno State offers Computer Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Computer Science?

Fresno State's Computer Science major preparation includes CSCI 40, CSCI 41, CSCI 60, CSCI 80, PHYS 2A and PHYS 2B, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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